Associate of Science in Information Technology

Information is the lifeblood of any organization. Managing its collection, dispersal, storage and security is vital. As more data proliferates from e-communications and web-based initiatives, businesses must continually create more robust systems and applications to handle it. The landscape for Information Technology (IT) continues to expand. Learn about our Associate degree in Information Technology.

Colorado Technical University’s Associate of Science in Information Technology (ASIT) degree gives you the skills you need to hit the ground running. Combining the study of business, hardware technologies and coding, this dynamic program helps you learn practical IT solutions for a wide range of business challenges. You can learn proficiencies on industry-current software tools, learn basic network architecture and setup, and understand general protocols of data communication. At completion of study, you could be able to write programs in at least one high-level programming language, a skill that can be useful in the workplace.

Associates in Information Technology courses cover industry-relevant database systems and website development as well. CTU’s ASIT program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management degree programs.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of current computer networks, protocols of data communications, and the role of network management software
  • Explain database concepts, discuss the capabilities of modern database systems, and apply those concepts in the design, implementation, and querying of a database to support a business
  • Write programs in at least one high level programming language using programming fundamentals
  • UNIX Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals of Database Systems
  • Introduction to Computer Security
  • Web Development I
  • Introduction to Programming Logic
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Client/Server Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Network Management
  • Introduction to Project Management

This program is available at the following campuses and/or online:

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